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H.R. 3283, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2013, would improve public alerts and warnings during an emergency and modernize the Integrated Public Alerts and Warning System (IPAWS).

"The negligent behavior from the VA is simply unacceptable. The death of any veteran is awful, but the issue of preventable deaths is particularly disturbing," said Bilirakis. "The VA has failed to respond to Committee inquiries requesting details on the VA's actions to hold staff accountable for these deaths.

"It is an honor to receive this award from such a great community partner," Bilirakis said. "Throughout my career, I have worked hard to protect our seniors.

…Congressional representatives from districts most affected by higher flood rates have been pressing FEMA to move quickly putting the new law into action. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, said he was "pleased" to see the agency acting quickly.

"Secretary Sebelius' resignation is an attempt to mask the truth - Obamacare is an unworkable law. The Secretary had the unenviable job of being in charge of implementing a fundamentally flawed piece of legislation. Obamacare is big government at its worst, and the woman or man at the helm won't change that fact."

"Mental health treatment is incredibly important. We must make sure that the federal efforts devoted to mental illness are effectively directed, particularly among our nation's veterans. Time Magazine wrote back in 2012 that ‘more U.S.

"Congressional inquiries to the VA are usually done at the behest of our constituents, largely comprised of veterans and veterans' service organizations. The VA has a robust team that should be capable of responding to Congressional requests accurately and in a timely manner," said Bilirakis.

"It is an honor to receive this award, because I believe in conservative values and principles. Limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual freedoms are all ideals in which I strongly believe. The American Dream is not dead," Bilirakis said. "I believe in giving all Americans the opportunity to lift themselves up, and I believe in the virtue of hard work.